The retired Jackson, who may be more interested in a front-office position in the NBA, “is so far the only candidate officially contacted in the Nets’ search,” the Daily News reported.

Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw and former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy could enter the mix, though both have been tight-lipped about the possibility. That wasn’t the case for Jerry Sloan, who told Comcast Sports Net Northwest that he “would definitely listen” if the Nets called.